**with edit**
I was bored, so for some reason I went into the kitchen and decided to 'experiment' w/ Baked Ziti using turkey sausage (healthier, duh)... What a mess!
Again, I overheated the pan while I was still cutting up the sausage into neat slanted slices. Anyway, threw in full-proof flavoring: chopped onions and garlic, salt and pepper. I accidentally put too much black pepper. Then I put in the sausage and what a disaster b/c the shape didn't stay, so now it really looks like ground turkey. Completely forgot about the sauce and mushrooms (which I still had to chop and wash) so I added it late and didn't know if I was supposed to let it simmer. whatever. I went about this w/out a timer and w/out a recipe book. There is a quote that says we're supposed to cook w/out inhibitions - like just take a 'live and learn' attitude. Well that's what I did and it was definitely a 5-year old scene in there. I think I also over-cooked the pasta (which I never do). Anyway, its in the oven. Looking like a mess.
I was also frantically looking for Bay leaves for the marinara sauce. I couldn't find them, but I managed to destroy the neat assembly of the pantry shelf.
I THINK I take out the Ziti from the oven in 30 mins. At this point, I don't care b/c I don't think I'll be eating my own cooking .lol. =P Like I said before, if I keep cooking bad, I'll eventually cook good.
[edit...30 mins. later]
Hmm.. I'm pleasantly surprised. I served myself seconds. I'm not sure if I really like it or I'm just plain surprised that its edible. Oh well, whatever it is, it can only be a good sign if I don't get a tummy ache today =/
1 comment:
Its hard to get pasta wrong. Anyway, mom makes Ziti like she does Lasagna... she layers the sauce, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and pasta. Just a suggestion but it works well because everything is evenly spaced and spread throughout the pan :) Happy cooking!
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